Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum age is 8-years old)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 3+ miles (5km) over uneven terrain.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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Snacks

Free hotel pickup and drop-off

Refill your personal bottle, or enjoy our filtered glacier water from a recyclable paper cup

Live commentary on board

Lunch

Gratuities ($10-$20/person per guide)

What To Expect

Your day begins with pickup at your hotel, or at the downtown Visitor Center, in our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Pickups are between 7:45 and 8:30AM, depending on location. As we head out of Anchorage your guide will talk about the City's history and key points of interest. Journeying north on the Glenn Highway your guide will share interesting information about the Matanuska Valley and the various communities along the way. After about 30 minutes, the natural beauty of the drive takes over as we enjoy the view of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains and, on a clear day, the Alaska Range. The Matanuska River is our companion as we ascend to the Matanuska Glacier and arrive for your guided hike. The glacier guides will outfit you with ice spikes and helmets (in the summer); there are also hiking poles available for your use. These guides are experts in what the glacier has to offer each day, as well as its natural history. There will be lots of opportunities for great photos! After your approximately 2-hour adventure on the ice we head next door for lunch at an authentic Alaska lodge with an epic view of the glacier. Heading home after lunch we have the option to pull of at some scenic points in case you haven't gotten enough pictures for the day. 8 hours - $249.00 Departs 8:30 am Included: Glacier access and guiding Not included: Lunch, gratuities

Options

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

Glacier safety equipment
Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

352 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

336

An unforgettable...
DouglasG,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An unforgettable experience from start to finish!! The glacier hike was absolutely incredible - breathtaking views and an exciting adventure throughout. Our guide, Lori, was not only friendly but also very knowledgeable making the journey even more enjoyable. The van was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the stop lunch at a charming lodge with a beautiful view of the glacier. Highly recommend this tour!
Breathtaking
Cynthia D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Once in a lifetime experience to walk on a glacier. Nice tour up the mountain with our guide Tony. He picked us up in Anchorage and gave many stories, bathroom breaks and highlights of the area surrounding Matanuska.
It’s a must do in Anchorage
KenArnut D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! The ride to the Glacier is very beautiful and the glacier itself is is breathtaking . And if you’re lucky enough to get Tony Rettz as your driver, he is cherry y on the top.
We had a phenomenal...
Logan K,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a phenomenal experience and highly recommend this! This was definitely a highlight of the trip. Lori was phenomenal; she provided great insight and went out of her way to add in stops (like seeing a moose with her baby!!!) but also getting us to and from the glacier hike with ease and great commentary. The glacier walk itself was also awesome, especially due to our great guides, Alyssa and Harry! They made the trip personal, and showed us so many cool things! This trip was well-organized, one of a kind, and worry free! I highly recommend this tour!
Billy with 907 tours was...
Cormac F,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Billy with 907 tours was awesome/ showed us the ropes, kept us safe and comfortable. It was an awesome time, would recommend to anyone and would do again if I visit again with friend!